John J. A. (1888) Murphy Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John J. A. (1888) Murphy Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 18, 2023
Murphy (John J. A., 1888-1967). Haulers of the Load, 1921
Est: £200 - £300
Murphy (John J. A., 1888-1967). Haulers of the Load, 1921 AR * Murphy (John J. A., 1888-1967). Haulers of the Load, 1921, woodcut on japanese hand made paper, signed and dated lower right, titled by the artist to lower left margin, and numbered to lower right corner 93, image size 287 x 304 mm (11 1/4 x 12 ins), sheet size 380 x 380 mm (15 x 15 ins), very pale toning to sheet margins, hinge-mounted, framed and glazed, with typewritten label to verso QTY: (1) NOTE: John J. A. Murphy studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Art Students League, before moving to London to work as an assistant to Frank Brangwyn. He returned to New York in 1921 where he held a solo exhibition of his woodcuts at Keppel's Gallery, and exhibited at the Leicester GAllery in London and the Walker Galleries in New York.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 20, 2023
Murphy (John J. A., 1888-1967). Haulers of the Load, 1921
Est: £300 - £500
Murphy (John J. A., 1888-1967). Haulers of the Load, 1921 AR * Murphy (John J. A., 1888-1967). Haulers of the Load, 1921, woodcut on japanese hand made paper, signed and dated lower right, titled by the artist to lower left margin, and numbered to lower right corner 93, image size 287 x 304 mm (11 1/4 x 12 ins), sheet size 380 x 380 mm (15 x 15 ins), very pale toning to sheet margins, hinge-mounted, framed and glazed, with typewritten label to verso QTY: (1) NOTE: John J. A. Murphy studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Art Students League, before moving to London to work as an assistant to Frank Brangwyn. He returned to New York in 1921 where he held a solo exhibition of his woodcuts at Keppel's Gallery, and exhibited at the Leicester GAllery in London and the Walker Galleries in New York.
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jun. 03, 2023
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $500 - $800
John J. A. Murphy (1888-1967) ''Unfinished Clay'' woodcut, signed in pencil, very good condition. 7 5/8 x 7 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Apr. 25, 2023
John J. A. Murphy FACES AND FIGURES; FIGURES BATHING Two painted woodblocks
Est: $800 - $1,200
John J. A. Murphy (1888-1967) FACES AND FIGURES; FIGURES BATHING Two painted woodblocks. First 8 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches; 254 x 200 mm. Second 6 1/2 x 10 7/8 inches; 165 x 376 mm. C
DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
Dec. 05, 2022
John J.A. Murphy (1888-1967) Unfinished Clay, 1923 Woodcut on wove paper 11-1/8
Est: $700 - $900
John J.A. Murphy (1888-1967) Unfinished Clay, 1923 Woodcut on wove paper 11-1/8 x 11-1/8 inches (28.3 x 28.3 cm) (sheet) Signed in pencil along lower edge HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 05, 2022
John J.A. Murphy (1888-1967) Sprinters, 1930 Woodcut on paper 18 x 19 inches (45
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
John J.A. Murphy (1888-1967) Sprinters, 1930 Woodcut on paper 18 x 19 inches (45.7 x 48.3 cm) (sheet) Signed in pencil lower right LITERATURE: Cole, 155 HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 05, 2022
John J. A. Murphy (1888-1967) Nativity of the Crucifixion, 1923 Woodcut on paper
Est: $300 - $500
John J. A. Murphy (1888-1967) Nativity of the Crucifixion, 1923 Woodcut on paper 9-1/2 x 12-1/4 inches (24.1 x 31.1 cm) (sheet) Edition of 30 Signed in pencil lower right LITERATURE: Cole, 120 HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 25, 2021
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $200 - $400
John J. A. Murphy (1888-1967) "The Eagle'' (Johnson and Murphy 114)- woodcut, 1923, signed in pencil, edition of 30, very good condition. 6 x 5'' Exhibited: Exhibition of Contemporary American Art at the New York World's Fair, 1939
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 12, 2021
John Murphy woodcut
Est: $400 - $600
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- ''Adam and Eve'' (Cole 143)- woodcut, 1924-31, signed and dedicated 'For Bob - Aug 17, 1936' in pencil, very good condition. 6 7/8 x 7 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $100 - $200
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Two Figures- woodcut, signed in pencil, tipped to mat in top two corners otherwise very good condition. 2 3/4 x 3 3/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $100 - $200
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Female Nude- woodcut, signed in pencil, tipped to mat in top two corners otherwise very good condition. 3 3/8 x 2 3/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $100 - $200
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Man Carrying a Figure- woodcut, signed in pencil, tipped in corners to support sheet. 4 1/2 x 3''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $600 - $900
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Procession- woodcut, signed in pencil, tipped in corners to support sheet, slightly light struck otherwise good condition. 5 7/8 x 4 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $800 - $1,200
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- ''Spiritual Unrest''- woodcut, signed and numbered 5/25 in pencil, good condition 15 3/4 x 11 1/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Figures- woodcut, ca. 1930, signed in pencil, good condition. 6 x 6 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy painted woodblock
Est: $300 - $500
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Kneeling Female Nude- painted woodblock, some surface paint loss, minor splitting to wood. 9 x 8 x 1''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy painted woodblock
Est: $300 - $500
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Figures Bathing- painted woodblock, note: portrait of Cecil Buller in lower left corner, some paint loss to surface, minor splitting to wood. 6 5/8 x 11 x 1''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy painted woodblock
Est: $300 - $600
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Faces and Figures- painted woodblock, note: self-portrait of artist holding a carving tool in lower left corner, some minor splitting to block. 9 x 8 x 1''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 27, 2020
John J. A. Murphy painted woodblock
Est: $300 - $600
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Female Nude and Heads-painted woodblock, some paint loss to surface, block has split in two areas, some splitting in other areas. 14 1/4 x 13''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
May. 17, 2020
John J. A. Murphy "Down in the Depths" Woodcut
Est: $600 - $800
John J. A. Murphy (American, 1888-1968) woodcut print depicting woman in dress with view of apartment windows in the background, titled "Down in the depths of the 90th floor," numbered 33 / 150, signed, and dated "45" in pencil in lower right. Image: 19.5" H x 24" W; frame: 27" H x 31" W x 1" D.
Auctions at Showplace
Mar. 21, 2020
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888- 1967)- ''Men digging''- woodcut, 1923, signed in pencil, very good condition. 7 3/4 x 8 7/8''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Oct. 20, 2018
John J. A. Murphy woodcut
Est: $800 - $1,200
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- ''Adam and Eve'' (Cole 143)- woodcut, 1924-31, signed and annotated 'inv' and dedicated 'For Bob - Aug 17' in pencil. 6 7/8 x 7 3/4''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 17, 2016
John J. A. Murphy (American, 1888-1967)
Est: $600 - $800
Injured Athlete. Woodcut, 1924/31. Signed in pencil (LR). Image size 6.8 x 7.8 inches. Matted and framed. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
Dec. 12, 2015
John J. A. Murphy wood engraving
Est: $150 - $250
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Jesus Dies On The Cross- wood engraving, 1921, signed and dated in pencil, Station XII from the artist's 1921 series 'Stations of the Cross', very good condition. 3 x 3 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 12, 2015
John J. A. Murphy wood engraving
Est: $150 - $250
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross- wood engraving, 1921, signed and dated in pencil, from the artist's 1921 series 'Stations of the Cross', very good condition. 3 x 3 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 12, 2015
John J. A. Murphy wood engraving
Est: $150 - $250
John J. A. Murphy (American 1888-1967)- Jesus Falls- wood engraving, 1921, signed and dated in pencil, from the artist's 1921 series 'Stations of the Cross', very good condition. 3 x 3 1/2''
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 01, 2014
John J.A. Murphy (American, 1888-1967) The Nativity,
Est: $500 - $700
John J.A. Murphy (American, 1888-1967) "The Nativity," woodcut, 3.25" x 3.25", signed in pencil lower right, framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Jan. 19, 2014
John. J. A. Murphy
Est: $600 - $900
Memories9 1/4" x 8 1/4" woodcutpencil signed lower rightestimate 600/900
Fairfield Auction, LLC
Jan. 29, 2010
John J. A. Murphy (American, 1888-1967) Sprinters, 1930. Signed "JohnJAMurphy" in pencil l....
Est: $800 - $1,200
John J. A. Murphy (American, 1888-1967) Sprinters, 1930. Signed "JohnJAMurphy" in pencil l.r. Woodcut on cream paper, image size 11 1/8 x 13 1/8 in. (218.2 x 33.2 cm), matted, unframed. Condition: Margins 2 3/4 inches or more with deckled edges, tear to lower edge.
Skinner